Introduction
Well, it has been a lot more than a week since myself and the boy got together to continue our titanic tussle. Why, you ask? Well, to be honest, I really don't know. It just seems we never got around to it. But no worries.
So what have I learned about my son this week. Well, I've learned that he is pretty much my clone. This didn't come as a great surprise, I'd always had my suspicions, but it was only this week I learned just how like me he is. You see, in just the past couple of years Miles has aspired to be a professional rugby player, a breeder of reptiles, a pro golfer, a fisherman, a woodworker, a pro boxer a pro yo-yo type person, a YouTuber, a TikTok celebrity, a musician and now he aspires to be an artist and an animator. Don't get me wrong, by all means experience everything. That's what life is all about after all. But I can't help but smile when I reflect upon the fact that I was EXACTLY the same at his age, and well into my twenties if I'm honest. I have had dozens, if not hundreds of hobbies, but I could never stick with them for more than a few weeks before I would move on to something else, then something else, ad infinitum. I'm happy to say that I have now settled down and I have found that "one thing", and unless you're a bit simple you will know that that one thing is Yahtzee. I have stuck with Yahtzee for far longer than any of my previous endeavours, and I can happily announce that I have no intentions of stopping. This blog helps; my other major passion besides Yahtzee is writing, so this blog is the perfect outlet. Long may it continue. But anyway, at least he's enthusiastic. It could be much worse; he could be one of those Xbox zombies that are so prevalent amongst kids (and lots of adults) these days. Yes, he does like his console, but he is by no means a slave to it.
The week before last, Miles had done a full week of school, which is fantastic. He didn't do full days, but he was there EVERY day. I was so flipping proud. This was a big thing for Miles. No, in fact it was huge! It's been a long, long time. In case you don't know, Miles struggles with anxiety, one of the more unfortunate traits Miles has inherited from me. Anyway, I was very pleased. Unfortunately, for the week that has just passed, he didn't get to school once, which was disappointing. But that's how anxiety works sometimes. I can be the most sociable person on one day, chatting to total strangers with the conversation flowing beautifully. But the next day I can be unimaginably closed off and shy. If someone does happen to talk to me, I will trip over my own words and fumble with all my sentences. It can be disappointing and even worse, depressing. So I get it. I just wish he could find a rhythm that he can comfortably work with. One day hopefully, and sooner rather than later preferably. He can do it, though, he just needs to realise it.
Match Results
1. Miles- 278
2. Chris - 242
Summary
The match started off perfectly for me. A Yahtzee with my first roll. Does it get any sweeter than that?! I was well chuffed with myself. I mean, how often do I get them kinds of breaks? But then what happens? The very roll after, Miles's roll, he only goes and gets a sodding Yahtzee! That just about sums up my luck. I was irritated, but not devastated as it pretty much just put us back on a level playing field. Thing is, I would take my turn and think I had done okay, then Miles would take his turn and he'd always just do a little bit better than me. After a good few turns like that, Miles had grown a nice little lead. Not a lead big enough put your feet up and wait for the inevitable win, but he was always in front. This is how it went for the whole match. Then the last roll came. Miles had buggered his last roll, trying for a Large Straight so it was down to me to conclude the match. I also needed only my Large Straight, if I got it I would take the match... If I didn't, Miles would take the victory. So, did I get what I needed? Er, no. Which means Miles took the victory like the fortuitous little shit that he is!
Standings
Chris 3 - 4 Miles
Final Thoughts
Since the beginning of this (friendly) competition, not one of us has been more than one point in the lead. Not one of us seems to be capable of taking advantage of our wins. This is eternally frustrating. Does this mean that we are both equally useless, or are we perfectly matched? I'll let you be the judge. One thing I do know though; this is a first to ten match Championship. If it continues like this, we are going all the way. I hope not! I am definitely looking for that convincing lead. Watch out Miles!
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| Miles's attempt at Abstraction |
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